Tag: health

Ahhhh, the holidays are officially behind us. So much revelry and food and fun and drinks. Yes, it has been a blast. Now, perhaps your body needs a quick detox. Maybe your head could use one, too. Well, it just so happens, I have a solution to your troubles. This beautiful and simple to make soup is light and earthy.

Each individual ingredient packs a healthful punch on its own, put them together and you have a big ole bowlful of your internal organs, your bones, and every other body part thanking you. This soup is packed with the following benefits:

Reduces cholesterol formation

Reduces blood vessel stiffness (lowers blood pressure)

Clot-busting (lowering the risk of stroke and heart attacks)

Antioxidant

Antibiotic

Immune boosting

Anti-carcinogenic

Bone strengthening

Now, of course, the benefits will depend on the quality of the ingredients. So, please use organic, locally grown or made products when possible.

Trim the green part of the leek, you can use as much or as little as you like. I like to use about 2 inches of the green portion. There are loads of vitamins and minerals in them as well as the white part. Split each leek in half, then slice the halves to about 1/4 inch thick. Allow them to soak in a bowl of salted water about 30 minutes. Rinse and drain.
Heat the oil in the soup pot, add turmeric, thyme, salt, and pepper. Give them a quick stir, then add the leeks. Cook until they begin to soften then add the mushrooms. Allow the mushrooms to cook until they begin to brown. Add broth and soy sauce. Simmer for at least 10 minutes. Add the parsley and chives. Simmer 5 more minutes. Serve with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

This soup is so very good for you! At least one bowl a day for a few days and you will feel yourself strengthening and your energy will increase. So, go ahead and make those New Years Resolutions, you can achieve anything!